Best insoles for standing all day
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Short answer
Long hours on hard floors are a listed risk factor for plantar fasciitis. If your feet just ache by evening, a cushioned insole like Dr. Scholl's Work All-Day takes the edge off. If you're getting heel or arch pain, you need support as well as cushion: the PowerStep Pinnacle. Pair either with shoes that have a firm heel counter, and replace insoles once they flatten.
Illustration Best if you have heel or arch pain
PowerStep Pinnacle Insoles
A firm-but-flexible arch shell with a cushioned top layer and a deep heel cradle. PowerStep designs it to support the arch and cradle the heel.
- Semi-rigid arch support
- Deep heel cradle
- Dual-layer cushioning
- Made in USA
- Swaps in for the factory insole
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Illustration Best for general fatigue on hard floors
Dr. Scholl's Work All-Day Superior Comfort Insoles
Cushion first, support second. Extended gel and responsive foam soften impact on hard floors. Good for fatigue; less useful if you need real arch control.
- Massaging gel cushioning
- Responsive foam
- Odor control
- Trim to fit
- Men's and women's versions
Skip it if: you have plantar fasciitis; you'll want more arch support.
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Illustration If your feet roll inward
PowerStep Pinnacle Maxx Insoles
The Pinnacle shell with an angled (posted) heel that resists the inward roll common with flexible flat feet.
- Angled heel post for overpronation
- Firm arch support
- Deep heel cradle
- Made in USA
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Also helpful: a cushioned, stable shoe like the HOKA Bondi 9, and calf stretches on breaks.